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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — In a grand ceremony underscoring the strategic importance of grassroots governance in Nigeria's democratic architecture, Rootswatch Magazine honoured distinguished local government chairmen drawn from the nation's six geopolitical zones and unveiled a special publication chronicling their leadership accomplishments. The event, held at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, attracted an impressive gathering of government officials, political leaders, policymakers, development partners, traditional rulers, and stakeholders committed to strengthening local governance and democratic accountability. Delivering the welcome address, the Editor-in-Chief and National Coordinator of Rootswatch Magazine, Prince Bayode Ojo, called for far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria's governance and security institutions.  "He advocated the establishment of state police, arguing that the nation's evolving security realities demand a m...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area, Hon. Ormin Torsar Victor, has been honoured with the prestigious National Security Excellence Award as the Overall Best in Nigeria on Security by Rootswatch Magazine. The award was presented during the 24th Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award ceremony held on June 3, 2026, at the esteemed Nigeria Merit Award House, where outstanding local government administrators from across the country were celebrated for excellence in grassroots governance and service delivery. Announcing the award, Prince Bayode Ojo said Hon. Victor was carefully selected following a rigorous assessment of his leadership record, commitment to grassroots development, and notable achievements in enhancing security within Gwer West Local Government Area. According to the organizers, the award recognizes exceptional local government chairmen whose policies and initiatives have contributed signific...

  By Genesis Ogiri As conversations about the future of Oju/Obi Federal Constituency continue to gain momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, many residents are increasingly looking beyond politics and focusing on the kind of leadership capable of unlocking the vast potential of Igede land. Among the names attracting growing attention is Ol'eru Innocent Adoga, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, whose message of development, unity, and people-centered leadership has resonated with many across the constituency. For years, the people of Oju and Obi have remained known for their resilience, rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and agricultural productivity. Yet, despite the abundance of human and natural resources within the constituency, many communities continue to seek greater opportunities for economic growth, improved infrastructure, quality education, youth empowerment, and stronger representation at the...

By Genesis ogiri  YENAGOA, May 31, 2026 — Renowned legal practitioner and respected member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Sammie Brisibe, Esq. , has received an outpouring of goodwill messages and heartfelt tributes from family members, friends, colleagues, and professional associates as he marks his birthday anniversary, celebrating another milestone of life, service, and quiet impact. His story is not written in the loud clamor of self-praise, but in the quiet poetry of service, honour, and steadfast consistency. It unfolds like a gentle river carving its course through the terrain of time—unassuming in appearance, yet profound in effect. It is a testimony to the enduring truth that true influence is never declared by position alone, but revealed in the quiet strength of character refined through seasons and proven faithful through trials. There are men who merely pass through time, and there are men who leave footprints upon it. Men whose names become synonymous...

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Federal House of Representatives hopeful for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, Barr. Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, has renewed calls for the creation of three additional local councils from the present Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, insisting that decentralizing governance remains essential to effective grassroots development and equitable distribution of democratic dividends. Speaking as a guest on Arise TV, the legal practitioner and emerging political voice described Ngor Okpala as one of the largest local government areas in Nigeria in terms of population and landmass, arguing that the existing administrative structure can no longer adequately address the developmental needs of the people. According to Barr. Akwara, the continued concentration of governance within a single local government system has created administrative bottlenecks, slowed infrastructure expansion, and weakened the reach of government presence across rural co...